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El Paso Livery Stable, the explosion, 1896

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Call Number	X-625
Title	El Paso Livery Stable, the explosion, 1896
Creator(s)	Yelton, Edgar A.
Summary	View towards El Paso Livery Stable, Bennett Avenue between 1st (First) & "A" Streets, as fire causes stored dynamite to explode during second fire on April 29, 1896, Cripple Creek, Colorado; actual blast pictured with roof debris in air, black smoke covering view of town, numerous wood frame residences and buildings in path of fire, and horse- drawn wagons packed with personal belongings; families watch approaching smoke and flames.
Date	1896
Notes	Formerly negative F33073; second of three in series showing explosion at El Paso Livery, See also: X-624 & X-626.; Title penciled on back of photoprint; stamp on back of photoprint: Henry H. Clark, Attorney at Law, Cripple Creek, Colo.; R7100006251
Physical Description	1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 20 cm. (4 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
Subject	Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900. Explosions--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900. Fires--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900. Smoke--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
Source	Source: Fred Rosenstock, May 8, 1975
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F33073 DPLW
Filename	10000625.TIF